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Operation -2.4-Operation
SL20
3. After mounting the platform, latch the gate across the entrance.
4. Check clearances above, below, and to the sides of the platform.
5. Pull platform emergency stop button out to the ON position.
6. Position the drive/lift switch to DRIVE.
7. Hold in the interlock switch and move the control handle to FORWARD or REVERSE to
travel in the desired direction. The speed of the machine will depend on the position of the
handle.
S
TEERING
1. Turn rotary selector switch to DRIVE.
2. While holding in the interlock switch, push the steering switch to RIGHTorLEFTtoturn
wheels in the desired direction. Observe the tires while operating the machine to ensure
proper direction.
NOTE: Steering is not self-
centering. Wheels must be
returned to the straight ahead
position by operating the
steering switch.
E
LEVATING
P
LATFORM
1. Position rotary selector switch to LIFT.
2. While holding in the interlock switch, push the joystick up.
3. If the machine is not level the tilt alarm will sound and the machine will not lift or drive. If the
tilt alarm sounds the platform must be lowered and the machine moved to a level
location before attempting to re-elevate the platform.
NOTE: Depression mechanism
supports will deploy
automatically when platform
elevates and will retract when
machine is lowered completely
and driven.
L
OWERING
P
LATFORM
1. Position selector switch to LIFT.
2. Grasp the Control Lever so that the Interlock Switch is depressed. Move handle to DOWN
position. A warning alarm will sound while lowering. The machine will to descend to loading
clearance height, then stop.
3. The operator must look around the base of the platform and be sure that no one is in con-
tact with the machine.
4. Press the Loading Clearance Release Button on the platform control box. Platform will now
lower completely.
E
MERGENCY
L
OWERING
(FIGURE 2)
WARNING
!
If the platform should fail to lower, NEVER climb down the elevating assembly.
The emergency lowering valve knob is located at the rear of the chassis.
1. Open the emergency lowering valve by pulling and holding the knob.
2. To close, release the knob. NOTE: The platform will not elevate if the emergency lowering
valve is open.
T
RAVEL
W
ITH
P
LATFORM
E
LEVATED
NOTE: Work platform will travel
at reduced speed when platform
is elevated.
1. Check that route is clear of persons, obstructions, holes and drop-offs, is level, and capable
of supporting the wheel loads.
2. Check clearances above, below and to the sides of platform.
3. Turn selector switch to DRIVE position.
4. Push joystick FORWARD or REVERSE for desired direction of travel.
5. If the machine is not level the tilt alarm will sound and the machine will not lift or drive. If the
tilt alarm sounds the platform must be lowered and the machine moved to a level location
before attempting to re-elevate the platform.
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